Parents learn quickly to get creative to combat skyrocketing cost of homeschooling

Normally school supplies include paper, binders and pencils. This year, with students learning remotely, having a designated learning space and making sure it’s outfitted with the necessary essentials is critical.

When it comes to desks, places like Amazon and Wayfair are also out of stock or running low to very low. Some parents are getting creative, transforming cribs into desks.

“Ended up just going to Lowe’s, having them cut out a piece of plywood, which was maybe $15," said Rashelle Flores, about what she did to get her child a working desk she could use at home.

“The rail for the crib, instead of getting rid of it, I ended up making a chart for her with her alphabets, and on the other side you can display her drawings and art time.”

If you don’t have a crib, there are other ways to be resourceful, like building a desk out of furniture you already have or using the kitchen table. Many of the online retail shops hope to have items in stock later this month or early August. So there's still time if you're eyeing a desk.